Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Did you know that more sexual harassment claims are filed in the service industry than in any other industry? As many as 90% of women and 70% of men working in restaurants reportedly experience some form of sexual harassment, according to the Harvard Business Review. Harassment complaints come to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from service industry workers more often than from any other sector, NPR reported in 2021.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

Food safety has never been more prevalent. In recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized sanitation and cleanliness. When dining out, they rightfully expect that the food they order is cooked properly to a safe temperature and that the kitchen foods are prepared in is clean. While traditional methods of cooking are generally considered safe, in higher volume settings such as busy restaurants, operators are looking for ways to eliminate as many risks as possible.

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Sling

APRIL 23, 2024

While staffing and scheduling may sound like the same thing, they’re actually two distinct processes that can have a huge impact on workflow, team performance, and the overall success of business operations. In this article, we discuss some of the main differences between staffing and scheduling and how to improve both aspects of your business in order to make things run smoother.

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Wasserstrom

APRIL 23, 2024

Once a symbol of one-percenter opulence, caviar has found itself on a broader range of tables, fueled by two distinct trends: the rise of sustainable aquaculture and the unexpected influence of “caviar culture” on social media. We share insights about caviar’s new audience and tips for how restaurants can profit from its popularity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued the final rule to i ncrease compensation thresholds for overtime eligibility. According to Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees , effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will increase to the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888 and increase to $58,656 on January 1, 2025.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

The pool of managers entitled to time-and-a-half pay will jump again on Jan. 1, then increase every three years.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

The brands' recently formed parent company, Outfox Hospitality, has shut down all 35 of its locations in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 23, 2024

With tableside ordering, servers will spend less time running between tables and the kitchen and spend more time attending to guests. Many restaurants have taken advantage of tableside ordering with Squirrel Mobility for their operations to enhance the experience for guests and staff. Here are 3 reasons why restaurants love tableside ordering in Squirrel 11. 1.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 23, 2024

Buying an existing restaurant can offer several advantages associated with investing in a proven concept. Yet, purchasing a restaurant can bring a new set of challenges that are worth considering before you take the plunge. In this guide, we’ll compare buying a restaurant versus starting one from scratch, provide tips on evaluating different restaurants for purchase, and list resources that can help you get up and running.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

Restaurants and their allies argue that a bill intended to reduce processing charges would enhance data security, not undermine it.

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Revel Systems

APRIL 23, 2024

Traditional marketing tends to treat each channel as a separate entity: online users get one experience, retail shoppers another, and social media users another. An omnichannel retail strategy unifies marketing, offering a personalized shopping experience across all customer touchpoints online and offline.

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EATER

APRIL 23, 2024

These appliances will always have a place in my kitchen. | Photo illustration by Lille Allen The kitchen items that helped me get through various life stages A version of this post originally appeared on April 20, 2024, in Stephanie Wu’s newsletter, “From the Editor,” a roundup of the most vital news and stories in the food world. Read the archives and subscribe now.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

The fast-growing cookie franchise, which lost sales and profits last year, is introducing “Mini Mondays,” making available its smaller cookies for sale every Monday.

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EATER

APRIL 23, 2024

We asked 11 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Margarita—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

The Bottom Line: The pizza chain worked to convince franchisees to buy into a massive marketing shift. And then the brand’s CEO left.

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EATER

APRIL 23, 2024

The move comes five months after the company merged to form Outfox Hospitality

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual chain’s problems following new menu debuts in 2021 and 2022 show that adding new items isn’t always the right idea.

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EATER

APRIL 23, 2024

Eater Video won in the Best Food and Drink Video for an episode of ‘Mise En Place’ On April 23, Eater Video won a Webby Award for Best Food and Drink Video for an episode of Mise En Place. The video was produced by Daniel Geneen, directed by Geneen and Murilo Ferreira, shot by Ferreira and Jay Simms, and edited by Lucy Morales Carlisle. The winning episode, “ How a Master Chef’s Brooklyn Restaurant Earned a Michelin Star in Its First Year, ” brings viewers behind the scenes at Clover Hill, a Mic

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

Once reserved for the internet only, virtual brands are making their way onto in-restaurant menus and even their own brick-and-mortars, and seeing good results.

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The Salt

APRIL 23, 2024

Joan Nathan has spent her life exploring in the kitchen, but for the Passover Seder, she sticks with a menu that follows her own family's traditions.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

The principal of another Illinois food manufacturer has offered to buy the chain of ice cream shops and its sister businesses.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

The 32-unit Mexican-themed chain formalized catering by focusing on the culinary and digital experience.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dig into the latest food and drink trends and news.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 23, 2024

The FTC voted Tuesday to ban contractual limits on where a departing employee can work next, a move it says will foster startups and innovation.

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